This book turns the "Complete Idiot" into the "Complete Aficionado". Very comprehensive and extensive information provided on the many topics of Cigars. Tad Gage doesn't just say HOW things are done such as storing, cutting, lighting etc. but WHY they are done. A good read which will teach everyone, novice or expert, something new about cigars. I felt what the book needed to make it 5-star was a few more diagrams and some more colour pictures to illustrate some of its points. Nevertheless, a very good read !